2012 TRY to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1536 SAR

YEARLY LOW

1.9844 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0834 SAR

2012 TRY to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TRY to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 2.1536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.9844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1692 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0375 to the December average rate of 2.0981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1536 was down 13.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 107,679 SAR

2011 Average 112,185 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 99,220 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,459.52 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1403

2.0281

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to SAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.0821, compared to 2.0846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1318 SAR (High: 2.1161 / Low: 1.9844). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 SAR (High: 2.1081 / Low: 2.0860).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1318

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.1309) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3590), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2281 (-9.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.1309

2011 Avg (February) 2.3590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1161	1.9844	2.0375
February	2.1536	2.1147	2.1309
March	2.1316	2.0606	2.0958
April	2.1333	2.0760	2.0984
May	2.1351	2.0216	2.0745
June	2.0898	2.0067	2.0557
July	2.0923	2.0505	2.0689
August	2.1105	2.0524	2.0881
September	2.0965	2.0601	2.0816
October	2.0932	2.0644	2.0804
November	2.1105	2.0777	2.0907
December	2.1081	2.0860	2.0981